Controversial gun shop wins approval by village board in Niles

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Plans for a new gun shop and shooting range won approval in Niles Tuesday night.

The gun shop would be built close to several schools, which has led to some opposition.
Niles currently has an ordinance banning the sale of handguns in its business district, but the courts could overrule it.